Businesses must prepare for single-use plastics ban, councils warn
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBusinesses and individuals in England must prepare for the upcoming ban on some single-use plastic items, councils have warned. Read More
Boy arrested after world-famous Robin Hood tree on Hadrian’s Wall felled
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage in connection with the felling of the world-famous Sycamore Gap…
Toys children play with can have an effect on their success in adulthood
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe type of toys children play with can have a profound effect on their success in adult life, according to an academic report. Read…
Croydon stabbing: Boy, 17, is charged with the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam who was stabbed to death on her way to school in Croydon
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 17-year-old boy will appear in court today charged with the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam in South London. Read More
Sunak: Drug consumption rooms will not work to tackle addiction
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePrime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he does not believe drug consumption rooms can work, after a pilot programme was approved in Glasgow. Read MOre
UK’s cost-of-living crisis has children sleeping on floor due to ‘bed poverty’, says charity
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe cost-of-living crisis has led to “bed poverty” where children in the UK end up sleeping on old mattresses on the floor…
Seven in ten youngsters have turned down a sleepover invitation - as they wet the bed
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteEight in ten children who experience bedwetting have never attended a sleepover – because they’re too embarrassed. Read More
Mum of Black girl not given medal at gymnastics awards event calls apology 'useless'
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA mum has called an apology by Gymnastics Ireland “almost useless” after her daughter was skipped when medals were given out at an…
'We are overwhelmed by sorrow and grief': Mother of murdered Croydon schoolgirl breaks down in tears at emotional vigil for 15-year-old - who was stabbed to death 'by her friend's ex-boyfriend' at bus stop after intervening in row
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe heartbroken mother of a bright 15-year-old girl broke down in tears tonight as tributes were paid to her ‘thoughtful, kind daughter’…
Guinean student cycles 2,500 miles across Africa to study at top university
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Reading Time: < 1 minute A determined would-be student cycled 2,500 miles across Africa through jungles and warzones to win a place at a prestigious university….